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Gavin and Stacey cast: the full lineup in Donaldson's Christmas…
The BBC picture book adaptation airs over Christmas with Rob Brydon voicing it; the cast will likely each record alone.
On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN OvernightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Gavin and Stacey stars to feature in festive Julia Donaldson TV adaptation”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 1:50 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance; aired 3 times.
- Topics: Stacey, TV.
- BBN covered this story before: Melanie Walters out of Strictly, Welsh star of Gavin and Stacey (October 12).
The real story
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What BBN said about it
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorRob Brydon is voicing a Julia Donaldson picture book adaptation for the BBC this Christmas, with other Gavin and Stacey stars joining him.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI said at eleven Eastern I wanted them all in one room, hugging. I stand by it.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is a voice job, Chip. Actors usually record in a booth, one at a time, and nobody hugs a microphone.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo the hug is by mail.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorI will not be explaining postage to the viewers at two in the morning.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFine, we hug here. Gloria?
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNo.
Also on air
The story so far
- Bond Rumors, Celebrity Letter, and Gavin and Stacey Duo's New Show · BBC
- Melanie Walters out of Strictly, Welsh star of Gavin and Stacey · BBC
- Gavin and Stacey cast: the full lineup in Donaldson's Christmas… (this story)
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